My mom and I have always been very close. She is my best friend. She had to make a lot of sacrifices early on in my life to make sure I got to do what I wanted to do.

— Norah Jones

My mom is my best friend in the entire world. She is so cool and so inspiring. I've always been able to be open with her and talk to her as a friend.

— Jessica Lowndes

My mom's best friend growing up was diagnosed with AIDS, and he basically raised me when my mom was launching her business. Although I didn't understand at the time what HIV or AIDS was, I knew that's what he passed away from.

— Solange Knowles

My mother's death brought me to my knees. She was my hero, my role model, my very best friend. I spoke to her every single day of my life. I really tried hard when I grew up to make her proud of me.

— Maria Shriver

My very best friend died in a car accident when I was 16 years old. That was the hardest blow emotionally that I have ever had to endure. Suddenly, you realize tomorrow might not come. Now I live by the motto, 'Today is what I have.'

— Amber Heard

Outside a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside a dog it's too dark to read.

— Groucho Marx

People don't appreciate music anymore. They don't adore it. They don't buy vinyl and just love it. Furthermore, they love their laptops like their best friend, but they don't love a record for its sound quality and its artwork.

— Laura Marling

Picking a best friend who stands up for what she believes in, is true to herself and allows you to be yourself without judgement of how 'cool' you are? Well, now you're picking a friend for life.

— Renee Olstead

She's always there for me when I need her She's my best friend she's just my everything.

— Ashley Olsen

Solitude is creativity's best friend, and solitude is refreshment for our souls.

— Naomi Judd